New Delhi, July 27 -- Model Rhiya Yadav, who gained widespread attention after standing in front of a police van transporting protesters during the NEET paper leak demonstration in Mumbai, has approached the Maharashtra Police cyber cell, alleging that she was subjected to online harassment following the incident.

Although many social media users lauded her actions and expressed support, Rhiya said she also became the target of abusive and harassing content online.

Rhiya told ANI she had lodged an online FIR a few days earlier. She added that after receiving a call from the cyber cell, she visited the Maharashtra Police cyber cell office on Monday.

"Many will appreciate you and support you, but there are also some who choose to speak a...